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Dylan Hernandez: The Dodgers must sign Shohei Ohtani, for more than just his talents

LOS ANGELES — Two years after they let Corey Seager walk, the Dodgers finally have to replace him. They have to find their own Bryce Harper. They have to land another Yordan Alvarez and not trade him this time for an ineffective middle reliever. The Dodgers have to sign Shohei Ohtani. The World Series is over, and the Offseason of Ohtani is here. Ohtani, 29, is officially a free agent. If the ...
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels walks back to the dugout after flying out in the sixth inning agains the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 27, 2020 in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Two years after they let Corey Seager walk, the Dodgers finally have to replace him.

They have to find their own Bryce Harper. They have to land another Yordan Alvarez and not trade him this time for an ineffective middle reliever.

The Dodgers have to sign Shohei Ohtani.

The World Series is over, and the Offseason of Ohtani is here. Ohtani, 29, is officially a free agent.

If the Dodgers want to be the same force in October as they are in the regular season, they’ll have to do. Ohtani is recovering from and won’t be able to pitch next season, but he can also lead another transformation that is desperately required. He can cure them of the disease that causes them to choke practically every year.

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